This Perfect Pied-À-Terre Is on Billionaires' Row in Manhattan

Located directly south of the Essex House, between Carnegie Hall and The Russian Tea Room, the building, also referred to as "One57", which was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Christian de Portzamparc, is on the most prestigious block of midtown Manhattan, also known as "Billionaires' Row."Courtesy of Christie's International Real Estate

Live among billionaires in this striking condominium located at 157 West 57th Street. The one-bedroom, one-and-a-half bathroom condo is the ideal pied-à-terre for anyone wanting to rub shoulders with billionaire neighbors. Located directly south of the Essex House, between Carnegie Hall and The Russian Tea Room, the building, also referred to as "One57," which was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Christian de Portzamparc, is on the most prestigious block of midtown Manhattan, also known as "Billionaires' Row."

Listed for $4.4 million by Erin Boisson Aries Team at Christie’s International Real Estate, the condo, which is on the 37th floor, features striking views of Central Park, 11-foot high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, oversized doors and a large open kitchen.Courtesy of Christie's International Real Estate

The interior space, designed by Thomas Juul-Hansen, is both gracious and bright.Courtesy of Christie's International Real Estate

The interior space, designed by Thomas Juul-Hansen, is both gracious and bright. Interior finishes include rift-saw white oak floors and a Smallbone of Devizes kitchen with custom crafted wood cabinetry, granite counters, professional grade Miele appliances and a Subzero wine cooler.

The interior space, designed by Thomas Juul-Hansen, is both gracious and bright. Interior finishes include rift-saw white oak floors.Courtesy of Christie's International Real Estate

The master bathroom features Italian marble and onyx finishes, a Savina vanity, Zuma soaking tub and separate shower, as well as radiant heated floors and custom designed hardware and light fixtures. The powder room includes onyx and black glass details.

The master bathroom features Italian marble and onyx finishes, a Savina vanity, Zuma soaking tub and separate shower, as well as radiant heated floors and custom designed hardware and light fixtures.Courtesy of Christie's International Real Estate

The condo is equipped with Smart Home technology, custom motorized shades, and a utility closet—equipped with a Miele washer/dryer—just off the entranceway complete the space.

The interior space, designed by Thomas Juul-Hansen, is both gracious and bright.Courtesy of Christie's International Real Estate

Along with access to the internationally acclaimed amenities of the Park Hyatt Hotel, which includes the Spa Nalai and health club—with a triple height indoor swimming pool—overlooking Carnegie Hall, residents of One57 benefit from a host of private amenities such as 24/7 doormen, porters and concierge, a function room with a full catering kitchen and/or in-residence catering, a library with billiards table and 24-foot aquarium, an arts and crafts atelier, and a screening and performance room.

Residents of One57 benefit from a host of private amenities such as 24/7 doormen, porters and concierge, a function room with a full catering kitchen and/or in-residence catering, a library with billiards table and 24-foot aquarium, an arts and crafts atelier, and a screening and performance room.Courtesy of Christie's International Real Estate

Discreet additional entry is available on 58th Street, as well as valet parking, bike storage, cold storage and a pet wash room.

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